(this
is not the translation of the article in russian, this is the
official info on the band, the translation will come soon...)

Emerging officially in 1989,
Blood Axis is the result of much earlier foundations. Created and
directed by Michael Moynihan, it has been and remains a sincere
and uncompromising expression of his often controversial thoughts
and instincts.

The first recordings by Blood
Axis consisted of "Lord Of Ages" and
"Electricity," two songs appearing on a German sampler
CD. Thoroughly unique in their sound, the first of these tracks
is a stirring orchestrated hymn to the ancient Persian sun deity
Mithras, a god later adopted for a cult of subterranean worship
by the legionnaires of the imperial Roman army. Although
appearing on a relatively obscure release, these two initial
efforts resulted in extensive radio airplay, dance club rotation,
as well as mail from hundreds of enthusiastic listeners living as
far away as Scandinavia, Malta, Eastern Europe and Thailand.
Blood Axis had made its mark.

The band again inspired a
rapturous response with the contribution of a pair of further
songs to the acclaimed collection Im Blutfeuer, demonstrating
more highly involved recording techniques and the ability to
hypnotize listeners with subtle yet forceful atmospherics.
"The Storm Before the Calm," the second of the two
tracks on this CD, utilized winding piano loops, lilting choirs
and the eerie sounds of early nature recordings (a thunderstorm
from 1935) along with earnest vocals and historical samples to
create a sound that is more than the sum of it parts, possessing
an ineffable power.

In
the last days of 1995, more than six years since its formation,
Blood Axis unveiled the first full-length CD, The Gospel of
Inhumanity. This long-awaited album has more than fulfilled all
expectations, demonstrating that Blood Axis is proudly distinct
from any other modern musical groups in both sound and
presentation. Sealed within a stunningly aesthetic digipak, The
Gospel is a shape-shifting soundtrack which reveals more and more
depth with repeated listening. Spanning from neo-classical
reveries to guitar driven aggression, the sonic incisions of
Blood Axis provide a haunting backdrop for vocal elucidations
from Ezra Pound, Charles Manson, as well as Moynihan's own
demanding voice. The Gospel of Inhumanity falls into no easy
category, requiring a highly attuned level of intelligence and a
mind free of pre-conception to appreciate its vast scope.

The Gospel of Inhumanity sold
out two pressings for its initial release on German cult label
Cthulhu Records, ensuring a fanatical following from Russia to
Ireland, Norway to Portugal and everywhere in between. With
virtually no promotion to speak of, the CD received rave reviews
in Europe and America, and was even voted one of the 10 best
albums of 1996 by UK extreme music glossy Terrorizer. Now
powerfully remastered and re-issued on Misanthropy, the Gospel is
destined to be heard by an even wider audience.

In November of 1997, Blood Axis
played its first proper live show in Sweden at a special 10 year
anniversary celebration for the legendary death industrial music
label Cold Meat Industry. This special concert was attended by
fans who came from as far away as Germany, Belgium, Austria and
Latvia, and drew a rabidly enthusiastic reception from the crowd.
In 1998, following the release of the planned second album,
Ultimacy, the band will embark on a European tour. But until
then, The Gospel of Inhumanity will continue seeping its way into
the subconscious of the worldwide underground.

Blood Axis answers to nothing
and no one but itself. It offers a frightening and honest
expression of the souls of its creators, refusing to cater to
either popular opinion or the approval of the music industry. At
the same time Blood Axis continues to proudly shun popular trends
and the mainstream, legions of listeners respond in growing
numbers to a music presented with such undiluted care and
willpower.

Blood Axis
Discography:

"Lord of Ages" and
"Electricity" on The Lamp of the Invisible Light
compilation CD (Cthulhu)
"Walked in Line" and "The Storm Before the
Calm" on Im Blutfeuer compilation CD (Cthulhu)
"The Abattoir Eternal" introduction for one track on
Kiss the Goat by The Electric Hellfire Club
"Eternal Soul" (Germania mix) on The Pact compilation
CD (Asafoetida)
The Gospel of Inhumanity (Cthulhu/Storm)
"Bearer of 10,000 Eyes/Lord of Ages" on Mysteria
Mithrae compilation CD (Athanor)
"Life" on Souvenirs from Hell compilation CD (Cthulhu)